Rest in the Lord and be willing to wait for Him. Psalm 37:7 (NLV)
Sunday Afternoon, October 16 We received a Facebook invitation from friends from church – Kevin and Jeanette. Elam is her uncle. He was injured while loading underground water/sewer pipes on Tuesday, September 6, 2016, and sustained neck, back, and sternum fractures. There was surgery to repair his neck fractures, but he needs to wear a brace for 8-plus […]
Saturday evening, October 15 All photos were taken without flash – so the focus is a bit soft. I love our church fellowship and wanted to share our Love Feast & Communion weekend with you. Love Feast and Communion is not taken lightly at our church – White Oak Church of the Brethren. The preparations […]
Thursday Evening, October 6 Because Cerwin’s mother died in February, her family was invited to Landis Homes for a Service of Remembrance for those on campus who died between September 2015 and August 2016. We had two other stops (flu shots and supper at a restaurant) and gave ourselves plenty of time. Each stop went faster than […]
Morning dew feels good to my bare feet. Sunrise over the cornfield Love the glitter of the sunrise on the dew.
Let us offer the sacrifice of praise to God continually, that is, the fruit of our lips giving thanks to his name. Hebrews 13:15 King James Version How do you get to a point of giving God a “sacrifice of praise” when you have been hurt or when you have hurt someone? We have all […]
There are still a few flowers The corn in the neighboring field is soon ready for picking. Dogwood leaves are some of the first to change color in our yard. Seed pods are all that is left of our beautiful Crepe Myrtle bush.
We love you, Grandpa & Grandma
Cerwin purchased this used trailer for TFC at an auction on August 26 – just before we delivered the newly finished chapel to New Caney (Houston), Texas. In early October, Cerwin and Glenn began preparing the trailer for construction by removing the back doors. If you look closely, you can see Glenn pushing this door to the […]
Saturday Evening, October 1 Since I have been posting lots of pictures during the relief auction, I will give you a break tonight and post only one photo. New Fairview Church of the Brethren, York, PA. It was our first time to be able to attend the Carlisle Truck Stop Ministry banquet. Our friend Dan […]
Friday and Saturday – September 23 & 24 Booklets advertising the auction of 108 quilts and wall hangings. Several were added after the printing of this book. The featured quilt sold for $2,000.00. Those who enjoy quilts will enjoy the following handiwork. There are lots and lots of pictures, so if you don’t enjoy quilts, you should […]
Saturday, September 24 I never saw a mouse trap like this. 🙂 Frank led in opening devotions and audience singing. I know some of the auctioneers and runners, but since I don’t know each one, I will not give names. A few of the auction organizers in conversation. Linnea recording final bids. Meredith announcing the next […]
We love you, Grandpa & Grandma
I love what Ann Voskamp posted on Instagram today – and since I don’t have time to post pictures tonight, I am sharing part of it with you. If you want to see the rest, go to: https://www.instagram.com/annvoskamp/ Giving isn’t about what you have in your hands — it’s what you have in your heart. .And never doubt it . An […]
Friday and Saturday, September 23 & 24 Several people are checking out which meals are still available. Prior to the auction, hostesses sign up to prepare meals, sometimes by saying what they will prepare, the date, and how many they will serve. On BDRA Friday and Saturday, people can sign up for a meal by paying $20.00 […]
We love you! Daddy & Mother
Friday, September 23 and Saturday, September 24 Center Hall is the place where everyone goes through to get to other halls, to find information, get BDRA memorabilia, pick up or return pretzel jars, get auction numbers, and enjoy the coin auction. These were returned from last year – with coins collected. Where you get auction numbers and pay […]